Brake & Alignment Technician - Salem #34

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Company-funded Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discount

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers in Salem, VA seeks a Brake & Alignment Technician to install or service brake, suspension, and alignment components, balance tires, and perform related tasks. You will test drive vehicles and assist customers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with frequent bending and kneeling. Benefits are provided for eligible full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds; bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Install or service brake, suspension, alignment, and TPMS components.
• Dismount/mount tires and rebalance wheels; test drive vehicles.
• Test batteries and service related components.
• Assist other staff and refer customers as needed.
• Operate service vehicles for offsite and emergency road work.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Lifting and bending

Job description

Job Description:

Brake & Alignment Technician

Brake & Alignment Technicians are responsible for the service and installation of brake, alignment, and suspension system parts and components, providing excellent customer service and completing work according to company policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct.

Primary Responsibilities:

Installing or servicing hydraulic/electric brake system, suspension, alignment, drive train, and power steering parts and components; testing and installing batteries; dismounting/mounting tire and wheel assemblies, rebalancing wheels, and replacing, rebuilding and/or recalibrating TPMS components; using equipment and miscellaneous hand tools; assisting other employees; test driving vehicles; and operating service vehicles to perform offsite and emergency road services.; Provides excellent customer service; refers customers to other qualified employees as necessary.

Experience:

Les Schwab offers opportunities for a variety of skills, and provides on-the job training for Brake & Alignment Technicians.

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license; excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a rapid pace environment; frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and continuous squatting, reaching, walking and standing.

Pay and Benefits:

$14.85 - $24.50

For full time positions after eligibility criteria are met, benefits include:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee discount
• Tuition Assistance

Benefits are subject to change at any time and governed by plan documents and Company policy. Higher minimum wage applies in applicable locations.